I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

As night fell, Liu De reviewed a report on Marquis Shen Ping Ji's cautious actions in Huai Market. Despite the ordinary appearance of Shen's behavior, Liu De felt assured that his downfall was imminent. At a family banquet hosted by Empress Dowager Dou, tensions rose as Liu De's relationship with his mother Su Ji soured. Su Ji realized Liu De's potential rise as heir, contrasting with her favored eldest son Liu Rong's decline. Liu De's respectful greeting to Empress Bo sparked Su Ji's jealousy. Meanwhile, Liu De bonded with his cousin Chen A Jiao, hinting at political alliances. Empress Bo, noticing Liu De's interest in Chen A Jiao, contemplated using this connection to strengthen her position.

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